Rep You

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Cyclopea

That is a very good question that I'm sure someone else could answer better than me.
Here is a link to the site FAQ:
http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/foru...vb3_reputation
Some of the information in that FAQ is inaccurate, for example we do not (as far as I can tell) have the option of disabling the public display of our reputation points. Also, negative reputation points are disabled on this forum.

There seems to be two functions of the reputation system.
First, it allows a member to click on a post and send a brief private message to the author, which is much easier and more informal than composing a regular private message/email which requires clicking on the person's profile link, then the email link, etc. As such it provides ease for a quick private note to a member you would like to comment to. Generally such "rep messages" do not require a response such as an email does (although sometimes they can lead to further pleasant exchanges).

The second function is a form of community moderation whereby status is conferred on members ostensibly based on the level of said member's popularity. The post count display indicates one's level of commitment to forum involvement. The reputation count display indicates one's popularity, or the number of positive reactions to a member's posts. The higher your rep power, the more you boost the popularity ratings of your friends, or those whose posts you approve of.

I'm sure I'm explaining it badly, but in order to leave reputation for a poster, click on the scale icon on the bottom left of a post and a window will appear where you may leave your message.
In order to view one's own reputation messages, click on "User CP" in the toolbar at the top of each page and your messages will be listed on the page that comes up. I have left you such a message and you should see it there (It's a happy face= ).

Hope that explains it, or hopefully someone will explain it better.

I agree with everything except the underlined portion. Sure, there are those who look at it like it's a popularity contest but all it really indicates is who talks the most and/or is the most opinionated about stuff.

*grin*

I don't consider myself "popular" but I sure do have a lot to say!

[Cyclopea]

Originally Posted by Gemme

I agree with everything except the underlined portion. Sure, there are those who look at it like it's a popularity contest but all it really indicates is who talks the most and/or is the most opinionated about stuff.

*grin*

I don't consider myself "popular" but I sure do have a lot to say!

Hmmmm... the "post count" indicates who talks the most, who posts the most.
Are you saying that reputation points are a second measure of # of post? Because I've seen folks with relatively small or moderate #'s of posts who have high reputation points.

Maybe we could persuade a moderator or admin to explain how rep points are set up here...

[SuperFemme]

[WolfyOne]

Originally Posted by SuperFemme

Can you put the numbers 07734 on it, turn it upside down and say hello to all of us with it?

[SuperFemme]

[Queerasfck]

Originally Posted by SuperFemme

Here's mine. I consider myself vintage.

[WolfyOne]

Originally Posted by Gemme

I agree with everything except the underlined portion. Sure, there are those who look at it like it's a popularity contest but all it really indicates is who talks the most and/or is the most opinionated about stuff.

*grin*

I don't consider myself "popular" but I sure do have a lot to say!

I agree, Gemme always has a lot to say

[The_Lady_Snow]

I don't think anyone is better than anyone here.... I think this thread is just random fuckery with a different name

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by The_Lady_Snow

I don't think anyone is better than anyone here.... I think this thread is just random fuckery with a different name

I enjoy aliases and used to enjoy Alias.

*likes Jennifer Garner's dimples*

[WolfyOne]

Originally Posted by June

This thread is making me have a bad flashback.

Isn't it ironic.....it's all in how you market it

Since no one here really cares who has how much rep,
I say, let us have a little fun with it

and, and, and, flashbacks are like hotflashes
the older you get, the more you have

[WolfyOne]

Originally Posted by June

Well, I seem to recall it led to a little "war" and a huge fight. If no one cares how much rep you have, it might interest you all to know that I have both the "Agree" and "Disagree" buttons. One giveth, and one taketh away.

I wonder how much fun that would be for anyone but me.

For me and only me because I can't speak for others.....I'm just here having fun for a short period of time. I pop in and out of threads. I'm good with whatever you decide you want to do. I don't need rep for anyone to notice what kind of poster I am. Fact is, in this thread, I'm responding to others as I would in other threads. I'll put no more time into this thread than I do any other fun, fluff threads I go to.

[SuperFemme]

Originally Posted by June

Well, I seem to recall it led to a little "war" and a huge fight. If no one cares how much rep you have, it might interest you all to know that I have both the "Agree" and "Disagree" buttons. One giveth, and one taketh away.

I wonder how much fun that would be for anyone but me.

I just like posting silly pics. I don't want to get involved in anything negative...I really hope that doesn't happen.

[The_Lady_Snow]

Don't take our fuckery away.....

[Cyclopea]

I personally decided to start a thread to give rep to anyone who wanted it (or anyone who posted in the thread whether it was "for" rep or not). Everyone gets rep regardless of who they are or what they post. All very random and dada and silly.
If there are issues with the reputation point system itself, then that could be discussed, but I don't see how playing around with rep points in a thread where they are given out equally to every poster could be a problem. This thread has a total equality policy as far as my reps go.

[Cyclopea]

[Daywalker]

Mah Crow and his Mrs. haz a message.
They want to keep playing in all the threads.


This is not a contest, this is for fun.

SqUaWk

[Daywalker]

Originally Posted by June

I was not moddding, I was remembering (not fondly). And also, Wolfy -- I was teasing about the "Disagree" button, I am never going to use it, and I don't often say never, but in this case, Never.

I haz one too...over at that 'other' place.


I would never use such a button.


It's a meanie head button.

[WolfyOne]

Originally Posted by June

I was not moddding, I was remembering (not fondly). And also, Wolfy -- I was teasing about the "Disagree" button, I am never going to use it, and I don't often say never, but in this case, Never.

See, this is why we heart you back.......and look at SF leading the cheer on with that politically correct doggie.

Here, this is for you because virtual can never die

[Enchantress]

I'm curious, how does ones rep power increase self esteem?

Not that rep isn't fun, but isn't it more so when given for a specific reason?

In appreciation of a post? As an exchange of thoughts and Ideas? To share common like?

Or am I simply channeling a dark side today and taking this situation much too seriously? And if this is the case, don't I deserve rep from everyon, in the hopes that it will lighten my mood?

*blink*

Oh, and I'm a bit confused on the *double rep*, this isn't possible to my knowledge. Although, I'm having a bit of a whacked day so what do I know, eh?

Mm hmm

So, do I get rep points for this?

*sweet smile*

[UofMfan]

Oh lord!

Originally Posted by Enchantress

I'm curious, how does ones rep power increase self esteem?

Not that rep isn't fun, but isn't it more so when given for a specific reason?

In appreciation of a post? As an exchange of thoughts and Ideas? To share common like?

Or am I simply channeling a dark side today and taking this situation much too seriously? And if this is the case, don't I deserve rep from everyon, in the hopes that it will lighten my mood?

*blink*

Oh, and I'm a bit confused on the *double rep*, this isn't possible to my knowledge. Although, I'm having a bit of a whacked day so what do I know, eh?

Mm hmm

So, do I get rep points for this?

*sweet smile*